Lot
1477 
1869, 2¢ brown, horizontal pair, used with 15¢ Black, F. Grill (98), tied by target cancels, matching "Knodnoster Mo Oct. 25" cds on yellow 1869 cover to Athens, Greece, red New York backstamp transit, red "Bremen Franco, 9 11 69" framed transit, Athens (11.6.69) arrival backstamp; expertly restored at right, Very Fine appearance, ex-Vogel. Scott No. 113 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE TO GREECE WITH 1868 GRILLED AND 1869 PICTORIAL COMBINATION ISSUE FRANKING.
The 15¢ Lincoln and 2¢ 1869 Pictorial Issue pair overpay the 18¢ North German Union Direct Mail rate by 1¢.
Realized: $4,500